Single-player games like The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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BLIGHTWRECK
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
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Echo of God
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
A world of discovery, existing in perfect harmony, broken from the destructive powers of Chaos. Explore lush forests, battle chaotic monsters, make friends and memories, and power yourself up for a big adventure, while still being silly.
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Tidespawn
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
Dive into a magical underwater world in this pixel art action-adventure RPG. Explore sunken ruins, battle fearsome sea creatures, uncover lost memories, and shape your destiny beneath the tides.
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Mariachi Legends
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
Mariachi Legends is a brutal, pixel art, combat-oriented Metroidvania set in the heart of Mexico.You play as Pablo Cruz, a detective who has agreed to a deal with Death herself. She has given Pablo the ability to transform into the mighty La Sombra allowing him to fight back against evil.
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Toziuha Night: Nosferatu's Curse
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
Eight years have passed since the battle against Dracula, the hero of Transylvania who succumbed to the power of darkness. However, peace is once again in danger. A pair of young alchemists will fight against the curse of the demon who goes by the name Nosferatu.
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Astropods: Dreamlayer Dragon
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
“A magical Cave has just been found! We need explorers... now!” Team up in co-op, or play solo as Hemi & Acro! Adventure into a new world full of friends, mysteries & treasure! After all, no one knows what lies within this Cave... yet!
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The Big Dam Adventure
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
Your tail is your sword, your shield, and a few other things in this cute and creepy Beavervania. Explore a dark world and acquire new abilities as you battle enemies, make friends, and rescue members of your beaver colony in this soulslike metroidvania that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Croakspire
Single-player alternative to The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep.
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!